The U.S. Consulate General has urged African technology start-ups to develop innovations that would ensure good governance in the continent.
The U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer, Russell Brooks, gave the advise on Wednesday in Lagos, during the Young African Leaders Initiative TechCamp Reconnect Workshop.
Brooks said that everyday there were evidence of the critical need for greater efforts in good governance in the African continent.
He said that there was the need for real solutions to some of the most vexing issues facing government in Nigeria and elsewhere.
Brooks said the American Consulate was pleased to host the YALI TechCamp Reconnect Workshop, which aimed to accelerate the development of innovative technology solutions.
The Public Affairs Officer said that workshop was to accelerate digital strategies for strengthening democratic governance, transparency and citizen engagement.
